Game Boy Advance

AGB-001 · 2001–2010 · handheld console

Specifications

Cpu: ARM7TDMI, 16.78 MHz, plus an embedded Sharp Z80-compatible core at 8.4 MHz for Game Boy and Game Boy Color backward compatibility
Ram: max: 32 KB internal work RAM + 256 KB external work RAM (fixed) · base: 32 KB internal work RAM + 256 KB external work RAM
Media: Game Pak cartridge (ROM up to 32 MB); backward compatible with Game Boy and Game Boy Color Game Paks
Output: Link cable port (up to 4 players), mono speaker, stereo headphone jack
Battery: 2x AA, approx. 15 hours
Display: 2.9-inch reflective color TFT LCD, 240x160, no backlight or frontlight
Release Price: $99.99

Variants

Revisions

AGB-001AGB-001Game Boy Advance model

Colors

IndigoLaunch color, 2001

Arctic WhiteLaunch color, 2001

GlacierLaunch color, 2001, translucent

FuchsiaLaunch color, 2001

BlackLaunch color, 2001

SpiceJapan only, 2001

Upgrade paths

other

Drop-in IPS backlit LCD panel (with the original unlit screen replaced) and rechargeable battery conversion · A large mod community sells IPS panel kits that fit the original GBA shell without cutting; some kits add USB-C charging.

~$40-$90 for a kit

MODERATE